The companions Despite being isolated from the rest of the Imperium and even their fellow Dark Angels, the Knights are not completely alone as they travel throughout the galaxy. Each squad is accompanied by a Watcher in the Dark, one of the mysterious creatures who inhabit the deepest caverns of the Rock. Even the Knights do not know why these strange companions join the quest, for the Watchers never speak or communicate directly, and the Order itself has no authority over them. Each Watcher carries a copy of the Book of Judgement, an ancient tome that records the Fall of Caliban in great detail, including a list of every Dark Angel involved in the betrayal. This information is of course highly sensitive, and it is imperative that it does not fall into the wrong hands. Only the Knights are allowed to view the Book, and the Watchers themselves have a innate and powerful psychic ability that protects them, and the information they carry, from being harmed or captured. The eye of terror During recent decades, the Knights have concentrated their efforts around the Eye of Terror, as this is where many rumours about the fallen appear to originate. However, as chaotic activity in the area continues to escalate, the number of Imperial forces around the Cadian Gate has also increased, making the Knight's presence far more difficult to conceal. The Inquisition is already investigating reports of mysterious, black clad space marines seen throughout the region, although whether these reports concern the Knights or the Fallen is difficult to tell. Furthermore the Dark Angels and many of their successors are also deploying massive forces in the region, and the Tower of Angels itself is believed to be slowly moving towards Cadia, after many centuries in the Eastern Fringe. As the Imperium prepares for the coming war, all the unforgiven chapters stand ready under the unified command of supreme grandmaster Azrael. But as they face the growing tide of chaos, the fallen are never far from their thoughts. The Order is receiving more support than ever before, and for the first time in their long history the Knights are regularly fighting alongside their fellow Dark Angels. For the Fallen appear to be congregating around the Eye of Terror in unprecedented numbers, and it is essential, now more than ever, that they are not allowed to escape. The Knights of the Order are embarked on a great mission, and nothing can interfere with their quest for redemption. |
This article was initiated by the ideas from the mind of Master Toddius (Todd Evans) and developed in to this background by Spaced Hulk. I am grateful for their permission to reproduce them in this web site. Edited by Shadow Guard. |
COMBAT UNITS OF RENOWN |
KNIGHTS of the ORDER (KotO) By Todd Evans ( Toddius ) & ( Spaced Hulk ) |
